Even though New Year's Eve is celebrated by many with parties, firework displays and more, the day is actually is not a federal holiday, similar to Christmas Eve. Yes. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, New Year’s Day is a federal holiday.

Here’s what you need to know about store hours in the region on New Year’s Eve, including grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and pharmacies. Most grocery chains and department stores have shorter hours today so employees can make it home to be with family.

New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday this year, and most retail and grocery stores will close for the day. As well, transit will not operate in Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton.

And while most retailers are open on New Year's Eve, many have shortened hours or close early. Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Eve as 2025 approaches. Many grocery stores are open on New Year's Eve,